Green Chimneys

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The film follows three young boys living at Green Chimneys, a residential treatment center for children with emotional, behavioral, social and learning challenges. Located on a farm, the center is designed for severely disaffected inner city youth, and teaches them socialization skills by assigning each one an animal to nurture. Thirteen-year-old Anthony is struggling to control his explosive temper. Twelve-year-old Eddie is confused about his once acceptable behavior of stealing and lying. And Mike, whoâ??s eleven years old, is nervous about starting a relationship with his mother. Filmed as cinema vérité, the story follows the boys through therapy, school, and their daily chores. "Intimate and affecting." The New York Times "Profoundly powerful...hugely satisfying." Variety